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--Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Safety: IEC 60950-1:2005, MOD Changes or modifications to this equipment that are not expressly approved by InFocus Corp. may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Trademarks Canada DisplayLink is a trademark of DisplayLink Corporation.
Table of Contents Introduction Positioning the projector Ceiling Mount Connecting power Connecting a computer source Optional computer connections Displaying an image Adjusting the image Connecting a video device Video device connections Shutting down the projector Troubleshooting your setup Using the remote control Using the audio Using the keypad buttons Optimizing computer images...
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• Only genuine InFocus lamps are tested for use in this projector. Use of • Do not block ventilation openings. Locate the projector in a well- non InFocus lamps may cause electrical shock and fire, and may void ventilated area without obstructions to intake or exhaust vents.
It is a versatile projector that is flexible enough Lamp access panel for business presentations and home video viewing, too. The IN3114 has native XGA 1024x768 resolution, and the IN3116 has WXGA 1280x800 resolution. This guide applies to both products. They are compatible with a wide variety of computers and video devices.
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Network and DisplayLink items in the Always- On Functions submenu are set to Yes. It is designed to provide power to an InFocus LiteShow II wireless device or InFocus DisplayLink Extender device.
Positioning the projector Table 1: IN3114 (XGA) Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size To determine where to position the projector, consider the size and shape of your screen, the location of your power outlets, and the distance between the Distance to screen projector and the rest of your equipment.
We strongly recommend using InFocus approved ceiling mounts for proper fitting, ventilation and installation. Refer to the installation guide that comes with the InFocus Ceiling Mount Kit (p/n SP-CEIL- UNIV) for more information. The warranty does not cover any dam- age caused by use of non-approved ceiling mount kits or by installing in an improper location.
Macintosh: A folder will open containing a file named DisplayLink Installer.pkg. Open that file and follow the instructions on the screen. *For detailed DisplayLink instructions and troubleshooting, and to download the latest DisplayLink software, go to www.infocus.com/support/ displaylink. VGA connection...
Optional computer connections To get sound from the projector, connect an audio cable (optional cable, not Connect audio cable included) to your computer and to the Audio 1 or Audio 2 connector on the projector. (Default settings are as follows: Audio 1 is used with VGA 1 and VGA 2;...
InFocus website at: http://www.infocus.com/Support/LaptopActivation.aspx. No laptop image? Try pressing the Auto Image button on the keypad. Is your laptop connected to the projector's DisplayLink connector? See the InFocus DisplayLink Software User's Guide (available on the InFocus website at www.infocus.com/displaylink) for troubleshooting information.
Adjusting the image Adjust height If necessary, adjust the height of the projector by pressing the elevator foot release button to extend the foot. Rotate the elevator feet for granular adjustment of the projector’s height. Avoid placing your hands near the hot exhaust vent at the side of the projector.
VGA 1 or VGA 2 connector on the projector. No video cables are provided with the projector. You can order cables from InFocus or use your own. Component video connection A Component to VGA adapter can be used in conjunction with the VGA HDMI 1.3 connection...
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What is Aspect Ratio? 4:3 screen 16:9 screen Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to image height. Standard TV screens and older laptops are 4:3; HDTV and most DVDs are 16:9; and widescreen computers are 16:10. If you are projecting onto a screen, the size/shape of the screen will influence the aspect ratio you decide to use.
(see page 20). Turn the projector off and wait one minute, then turn the projector on again. Contact Technical Support if the problem persists. Visit www.infocus.com/support to contact service. Lamp Turn the projector off and wait one minute, then turn the projector on again.
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Problem Solution Result No start up screen Correct image Plug power cord into the projector then press power button If your computer is using the projector's DisplayLink Computer image projected Only start up screen appears connector, see the DisplayLink Software User's Guide for troubleshooting information.
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Problem Solution Result No computer image, just the words “Signal out of Press the Auto Image button on the keypad or remote. To Computer image projected adjust computer refresh rate, go to Control Panel > Display > range” Settings > Advanced > Adapter (location varies by operating system).
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Problem Solution Result Image fuzzy or cropped Set your computer’s display resolution to the native Image clear and not cropped resolution of the projector (Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display > Settings tab) For a laptop, disable laptop monitor or turn- on dual-display mode...
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Problem Solution Result Image not square Adjust Keystone in the Basic Picture menu Square image Image not sharp Adjust Sharpness in the Basic Picture menu Correct image Image does not fit 4:3 or 16:9 screen Change aspect ratio to 4:3 or 16:9 in Basic Correct image Picture>Aspect Ratio menu...
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Problem Solution Result Image upside down Turn off Ceiling Mount in Setup menu Correct image Image reversed left to right Turn off Rear Project in Setup menu Correct image Projected colors don’t match source Adjust color, tint, brightness, contrast in the Basic Correct image Picture menu and/or color space in the Advanced Picture menu...
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Problem Solution Result The video embedded in my PowerPoint presentation If your computer is using the projector's DisplayLink Embedded video plays correctly does not play on the screen connector, see the DisplayLink Software User's Guide for video troubleshooting information. Turn off the internal LCD display on your laptop Lamp won’t turn on, Temperature light is on Make sure vents aren’t blocked, turn the projector off Lamp turns on...
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Replace lamp Lamp light Still need assistance? If you need assistance, visit our support website at www.infocus.com/support or call us. Check out the How To section for additional information on using this projector for home theater or gaming applications. This product is backed by a limited warranty. An extended warranty plan may be purchased from your dealer.
Using the remote control • Auto Image button to resynchronize the projector to the source. • Resize button to switch among aspect ratios (see page 27). The remote uses two (2) AA batteries. You can install the batteries by removing the cover from the remote’s back, aligning the + and - ends of the Troubleshooting the remote batteries, sliding them into place, and then replacing the cover.
If you aren’t hearing the audio, check the following: • If your computer is using the projector's DisplayLink connector, see the InFocus DisplayLink Software User's Guide on the website at www.infocus.com/displaylink for audio troubleshooting information. • Make sure the audio cable is connected to the correct audio in connector, Computer or Video.
• If your computer is using the projector's DisplayLink connector, see the Help–button to access the projector’s help feature (page 32) InFocus DisplayLink Software User's Guide for information about Keystone–adjusts squareness of the image (page 11). optimizing images. Presentation features Several features are provided to make giving presentations easier.
Using command codes, text messages can be sent for display by the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For general projector (and all other InFocus projectors with the Dynamic Messaging information on using the menus, see page 26.
Using the menus To open the menus, press the Menu button on the keypad or remote. (The menus automatically close after 60 seconds if no buttons are pressed.) Use the arrow buttons to move up and down to highlight the desired menu, then press the Select button.
Basic Picture menu To adjust the following settings, highlight the setting, press Select, use the arrow buttons to adjust the values, then press Select to confirm the changes. Brightness: Changes the intensity of the image. Contrast: Controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture and changes the amount of black and white in the image.
Advanced Picture menu Set Black Level...: Analyzes the current input image and calculates an offset value which is then added to the analog to digital converter black level BrilliantColor™: Produces an expanded onscreen color spectrum that value. This ensures optimum black level for each analog source. delivers enhanced color saturation for bright, true-to-life images.
Setup menu • AV Mute: Enables or disables AV Mute function. • Source: Cycles through available sources. Language: Allows you to select a language for the onscreen display. • Closed Captions: Enables or disables Closed Captions. Network: Allows you to setup network settings. See page 33 for details on Blank Key: Select what to display when the blank key on the remote is network configuration and operation.
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Audio Inputs: Assign an audio input to a specific video/computer source Rear Project: Reverses the image so you can project from behind a input. (Default settings are as follows: Audio 1 is used with VGA 1 and translucent screen. VGA 2; Audio 2 is used with S-video and composite.) Auto Keystone: Enables and disables the projector’s automatic vertical Press up or down to highlight the source you want to change, then press keystone adjustment.
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Select OK or Cancel by pressing the Select button. Verify the new PIN. If you lose or forget your custom PIN: Contact InFocus support at www.infocus.com/support. Serial Port, Baud Rate: Selects the serial port and baud rate. Serial Port Echo: Controls whether the serial port echoes characters.
Setup menu. When you see the Snapshot Successful mes- sage, hold down the Help button until the message is removed. To revert a customized Help screen back to the InFocus default Help screen, a Factory Reset will be needed.
For network control, you can access the projector through Port 23 (Telnet). Configuring and Controlling the Projector via a Web Browser We use the same control codes on serial as we do over the network. InFocus You can adjust or control the projector via a network from a web browser network control uses the Telnet packet structure.
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Basic User is logged in, only the Controls, Basic Picture, and Advanced Pic- If you don't know the projector's IP ture tabs are shown. address, turn on the projector. After the projector starts up, if its IP address is not In each tab, the current value of each setting is shown in blue color.
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Time Zone: The projector's time zone (if you are in a different time zone receive projector commands over the network. For command codes, visit from the projector, make sure this is the time zone of the region where the the InFocus website at: www.infocus.com/support. projector is located). Event Notifications Page (administrators only) Set Now: Click this to immediately set the time and date based on the above information.
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Available Commands list. The RS-232 command codes are available on our tor's network and LitePort features (this firmware is separate from the regu- website at www.infocus.com/support. NOTE: Custom commands you enter lar projector firmware). here should be in write format (do not include '?'), and should use '<' and '>' instead of '(' and ')'.
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menu. Then scroll down and select either Restart Network (to restart the network subsystem without changing any settings), or Network Factory Reset (to return all network settings back to default values, and then restart the network subsystem). If the manual restart procedure does not work: To force the network subsystem to restart, disconnect the projector from AC power, wait 10 seconds, then reconnect AC power.
Using LitePort tons to scroll through the thumbnails, or press Select when an image is high- lighted to start the slide show, or press Select when a folder is highlighted to LitePort displays a slide show of JPEG images stored on a USB flash drive open that folder.
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(For remaining items below, highlight the setting, then press Select one or Click the Slides sized for drop-down menu and select Custom. Change more times to change the setting value.) both Width and Height to double their previous values, then click OK. Auto Start: Select On to have the player start the slide show when the USB Click the Office button in the upper left corner of the PowerPoint docu- flash drive is first connected.
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Troubleshooting LitePort • If images load slowly: Make sure you are using a newer USB 2.0- compatible (high speed) USB flash drive. Larger image file sizes may also slow down the player; to reduce file size, use an image editing pro- gram on your computer to resize images smaller;...
Maintenance Cleaning the lens Turn the projector off and unplug the power cord. Slide open the lens cover, if the lens is covered. Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth. • Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner, and don’t apply the cleaner directly to the lens.
You can order new lamps from www.infocus.com (in select areas), your retailer or your dealer. Only genuine InFocus lamps are tested for use in this projector. Use of non InFocus lamps may cause electrical Turn off and Wait 60...
Loosen the two captive screws that attach the lamp housing to the projector. Using the handle, carefully remove the lamp housing. Dispose of the lamp in an environmentally proper manner in accordance with local disposal laws. Install the new lamp housing, pressing the lamp into place. Tighten the captive screws.